Life Skills education programs teach concepts and principles relevant to a healthy lifestyle. Workshops and classes or consultation is available in the following areas.         Employment Assistance Program -  Employment and Career Workshops, Local and National Employment Information, Individual Career Counseling, Resume Assistance, Federal Employment Application Information  Financial Assistance Program - Personal Financial Management Workshops, Individual Financial Counseling  Relocation Assistance Program - Relocation Workshops, Welcome Aboard Information, Hospitality Kits and Loaner Items, Individual or Family Consultation, Exceptional Family Member Resources  Transition Assistance Program -  Career Development Workshops, Preparation for Leaving the Military                      Support and Counseling - Relationship Workshops, Anger and Stress Management Workshops, Individual and Marital Counseling; Child Counseling  Special Interest Program - Courses and Individual and Group support activities

The After School Program provides year-round enriching activities designed to support youth in their academic, social-emotional, and life skills development. Offers a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can thrive academically through personalized assistance, targeted literacy development, diverse enrichment activities, and access to technology. Beyond academics, the program promotes social-emotional well-being and life skills through a variety of recreational indoor and outdoor activities, including amateur sports teams such as basketball, flag football, and soccer. These team-based sports provide opportunities for youth to build teamwork, leadership, and resilience while staying active and engaged. Additionally, field trips and enrichment groups further support personal growth and foster a sense of community and belonging. During the summer, the Summer Splash program combats the "summer slide" by reinforcing literacy and math skills to help students maintain and improve their academic performance. Also partners with the Kent School District to provide free summer lunches for youth under 18 at all three program locations. The program operates at three King County Housing Authority sites. Each community recreation center features computer labs, activity rooms, teen spaces, and a variety of recreational and educational programming to create a well-rounded experience. Students also receive healthy snacks to stay energized and focused. The program focuses on key life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and resilience, while fostering both soft and durable skills. With the guidance of positive adult role models, youth are empowered to overcome challenges, build confidence, and succeed academically and personally.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Provides life skills assistance for foster youth.  An innovative and experiential program wherein high-risk teens (15-23) gain practical life and social skills while learning to secure housing, access health care, find and keep employment, manage finances, and explore higher education and career opportunities.

Operates community housing for 24 adults who are homeless, in a shelter, exiting foster care, etc. Complex provides daylight-filled common spaces for gathering and growth, a communal kitchen and living area, and a laundry room. Residents receive critical, individualized support services including: - Mental health services - Chemical dependency treatment - Life skills mentoring - Peer support Common topics supported by case managers include: - Guidance for primary medical care - Educational options - Financial understanding - Support in finding legal advocacy

Provides a series of supports and classes to those in need of assistance. Service include learning how to:   - Complete housing and job applications, - How to Maintain Employment, - Available Housing Opportunities, - Obtain and Maintain Housing - Community Living, - How to Handle Landlord issues, - Dealing with losses and let downs, - Nutrition and Hygiene, - Financial Management/Anger and Stress Management, - How to obtain, read and dispute a credit report, - Obtain and Re-Instate Drivers Licenses, - Resolving legal issues with resources, - Applying and disputing Social Security and Veterans Benefits, - Basic Computer Skills and Resume Building, - Medical Bill information, - Internet Access, Computer Lab and more. - Free laptops - Free bus passes for transportation - Workforce development - Apprenticeship program While classes are running, House of Matthew will provide free breakfast, free lunch, free snacks, and transportation assistance may be available.

Provides free classes that teach good money management and life-changing skills with decision-making.

Case Managers assist with housing placements, securing document and other barriers to securing stable housing.

Individualized and group training in life and job readiness skills adapted to people with a range of physical, intellectual, and/or mental health challenges.

Prepares foster and former foster youth to live independently by increasing their skills, knowledge and competency. Contracts with local community based agencies and federally recognized tribes throughout the state to provide independent living skills. Services may include: - Daily Living Skills - Educational Support - Career Exploration - Vocational Training - Job Placement and Retention - Funding available up to $500 for independent living enrichment activities related to the youth's independent living goals.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Provides case management services, coordinated entry, and more for families experiencing homelessness. Families are placed into this program through the Coordinated Entry system.

Offers support groups, education, foster care and adoption supports, as well as special programs for foster youth and teens. Foster Teen & Young Adult Programs: Provides programs that guide and support foster youth between the ages of 14-23, as they transition from foster care to self-sufficiency. Through group trainings, one-on-one coaching, and adult and peer mentors, youth receive support to pursue their education, train for employment, learn financial literacy, and develop critical life skills such as creating healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and maintaining support networks. Also assist homeless youth and youth ages 18-24, who have transitioned from foster care with obtaining and maintaining housing. Helps youth in setting and achieving personal goals related to living independently.

DeafBlind community classes provide a forum giving members of the DeafBlind community access to basic information unavailable in their everyday lives.   Students connect with each other, learn leadership and presentation skills, explore a wide range of subjects, and help American Sign Language interpreters develop DeafBlind interpreting skills.

Provides individualized education and case management services for youth who have dropped out or left traditional high school.   Program includes:   -  General Education Development (GED) test preparation -  High school credit recovery -  Math and reading remediation -  Computer skills training -  Life skills training   -  Help entering community or technical college training programs   - Paid and unpaid internships and employment support Focuses on career path education and support.   Provides bus tickets if eligible.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Provides employment and life skills services for TANF recipients participating in the DSHS WorkFirst program, including internships, job readiness training, case management, and supportive services such as transportation and work clothing.

These classes equip youth with essential skills for exiting street life. Classes are taught by experts in the community who are trained in money management, housing, physical health, substance abuse and employment.

DAC NEW is an organization run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. DAC NEW provides peer counseling, institutional transition, skills training, support, and mentoring for individuals with disabilities.

Volunteers of America's provides independent living skills, housing, support, advocacy, and college preparation for foster children approaching their eighteenth birthday. Making sure they have the basics covered so they are fully ready to build the life they deserve.

Provides stable, secure, and nurturing residential care in a home environment for pregnant women and women with children. Residents may stay at any point through their pregnancy and stay up to approximately one year after the birth of their baby. Residents have access to additional support with gaining OB/GYN care, high school/GED education completion, gaining employment, budgeting, individual counseling, advocacy and case management, developing parenting skills, and support working towards family reunification. Participation in faith-based worship service of choosing is required. Accepts mothers with one additional child, when capacity allows. Does not accept couples or individuals with pets of any kind.

Helps employ and empower women out of poverty. After completing four consecutive Thursday Production Days, women are eligible to apply for the position in out program. Employees enter a four-phase program to learn work and life skills in preparation to enter the workforce to earn sustainable wages.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.